Director, Assistant Corporate Controller

Vaco by Highspring; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Atlanta, GA seeks an Assistant Corporate Controller ( Director level) to lead financial reporting, close processes, and SOX compliance across a multi-entity organization. This role reports to the Corporate Controller and oversees ledger operations, consolidated reporting, and fixed assets while partnering with executive leadership on strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 9–11+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting a plus), strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 9–11+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4) and corporate leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading monthly close, financial reporting, and audit processes.
• Strong technical accounting foundation, including consolidations, policy interpretation, and new standards.
• Hands-on experience with SOX compliance.
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams while driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Experience operating in mid-to-large scale organizations ($500M-$3B+ revenue preferred).
• Background supporting public company reporting requirements or working within a public company structure is a plus.
• Systems and process improvement experience, including ERP implementations or upgrades, highly desirable.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, build relationships, and communicate effectively across leadership levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee G/L operations, consolidated financial reporting, and fixed asset accounting.
• Drive accelerated close process and coordination with audits.
• Develop and implement a sustainable SOX compliance structure.
• Collaborate with leadership on integration and strategic finance initiatives.

Skills

Monthly close

Financial reporting

Audit processes

SOX compliance

Leadership

ERP implementations

Public company reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required

Tools

ERP implementations

Job description

Vaco by Highspring in Atlanta, GA seeks an Assistant Corporate Controller ( Director level) to lead financial reporting, close processes, and SOX compliance across a multi-entity organization. This role reports to the Corporate Controller and oversees ledger operations, consolidated reporting, and fixed assets while partnering with executive leadership on strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 9–11+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting a plus), strong